KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL
Evaluation Board User’s Guide
KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL Integrated 3-Port 10/100 Managed Switch with
PHYs
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KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL Evaluation Board User’s Guide
Revision History
Revision
1.0
1.1
Date
07/15/09
01/11/11
Summary of Changes
Initial Release
Update description.
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Table of Contents
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
Introduction ............................................................................ 4
Board Features....................................................................... 4
Evaluation Kit Contents......................................................... 4
Hardware Description ............................................................ 4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
5.0
Strap In Mode .......................................................................................................... 5
4.1.1 Feature Setting Jumpers........................................................................... 6
I2C Master (EEPROM) Mode .................................................................................. 7
SPI Slave Mode ....................................................................................................... 8
10/100 Ethernet PHY Ports (KSZ8863MLL/RLL) .................................................. 9
100FX Fiber Port (KSZ8863FLL) ............................................................................ 9
LED Indicators......................................................................................................... 9
MII Port Configuration (KSZ8863MLL/FLL) .......................................................... 9
RMII Port Configuration (KSZ8863RLL)................................................................ 9
Reference Documents ......................................................... 10
List of Tables
Table 1: Feature Setting Jumpers .................................................................................................. 6
Table 2: Reserved Jumpers ............................................................................................................ 6
Table 3: EEPROM Mode Settings ................................................................................................... 8
Table 4: SPI Slave Mode Settings................................................................................................... 8
Table 5: LED Modes ....................................................................................................................... 9
Table 6: RMII Clock Setting........................................................................................................... 10
List of Figures
Figure 1: KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL Evaluation Board Block Diagram .............................................. 5
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1.0
Introduction
The KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL is Micrel’s third generation fully integrated 3-port switch. The two
PHY units of KSZ8863MLL/RLL support 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX. The KSZ8863FLL
supports 100BASE-FX. The devices have been designed for cost sensitive systems, however,
still offer a multitude of features, such as switch management, port and tag based VLAN, QoS
priority, one MII interfaces and CPU control and data interfaces.
The KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL is an excellent choice for VoIP Phone, Set-top/Game Box, SOHO
Residential Gateway, industrial Ethernet systems and as a standalone 3-port switch.
The KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL Evaluation Board provides a convenient means to evaluate the
KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL’s rich feature set.
Easy access is provided to all of the
KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL pins, with jumpers and interface connectors allowing quick configuration
and re-configuration of the board. MIIM, EEPROM programming, SPI emulation software are
also provided to access the more extensive features of the KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL, via a PC USB
port.
2.0
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3.0
Board Features
Micrel’s KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL Integrated 3-Port 10/100 Managed Ethernet Switch
Two RJ-45 Jacks for Ethernet LAN Interfaces with corresponding Isolation Magnetics
(KSZ98863MLL/RLL)
Auto MDI/MDI-X on the PHY port
1 PHY Mode and 1 MAC Mode MII Connector for the Switch RMII/MII Interface
2 100Base-FX fiber interface(KSZ8863FLL)
1 USB port to emulate an MIIM, EEPROM, SPI Interface
On board EEPROM
2 LEDs per port to Indicate the Status and Activity of the RJ45 port
1 power jack for 5VDC Universal Power Supply
Evaluation Kit Contents
The KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL Evaluation kit includes the following:
• KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL Evaluation Board Revision 1.0
• KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL Evaluation Board User’s Guide
• Micrel Switch Configuration Software Version 1.0.5
• Micrel Switch Configuration Software User Guide
• KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL Evaluation Board Schematic Revision 1.0
(Contact your Micrel FAE for the latest schematic)
Note: USB cable and 5V DC Wall Power Supply is not included in the design kit (the dimension of
the output plug of 5V DC wall power supply is 2.5x5.5x9.5mm or 0.1x0.218x0.375inch)
4.0
Hardware Description
The KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL Evaluation Board is in a compact form factor and can sit on a bench
near a computer. There are three options for configuration: strap in mode, EEPROM mode, and
SPI mode. Strap in mode configuration is easily done with on board jumper options. EEPROM
mode and SPI mode are accomplished through a built in USB port interface. With the Micrel
software and your PC, you can use the USB port to reprogram the EEPROM on board, or use the
SPI interface to access the KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL’s full feature set. The board also features one
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MII connector for the Switch MII interface. It is to facilitate connection from the switch to either
the external CPU or the external PHY.
Figure 1: KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL Evaluation Board Block Diagram
The KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL evaluation board is easy to use. There are programmable LED
indicators for link and activity on the PHY ports and a power LED. A manual reset button allows
the user to reset the board without removing the power plug. The 5V power on the board can be
supplied by a standard 5VDC power supply (close pin 1-2 of JP400 jumper) or by the USB cable
(close pin 2-3 of JP400 jumper) which is used to access the registers in SPI mode. A standard
5VDC power supply is included so that the user can supply power from any 110 Volt AC wall or
bench socket. Before to start to use the evaluation board, make sure the power connectors
JP403, JP404, JP405, JP406 and JP31 are connected, and close pin 1-2 of J14.
4.1
Strap in Mode
Strap in configuration mode is the quickest and easiest way to get started. In this mode, the
KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL acts as a standalone 3-port switch. Simply set the board’s configuration
jumpers to the desired settings and apply power to the board. The configuration can be changed
while power is applied to the board by changing the jumper settings and pressing the convenient
manual reset button for the new settings to take effect. Note that even if no external strap in
values are set, internal pull up and pull down resistors will set the KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL default
configuration. Section 4.1.1 covers each jumper on the board and describes its function. To
start in strap in configuration mode, make sure that the USB cable is unplugged, JP34, JP35, JP3
and JP9 are connected, JP21, JP25 have jumpers fitted between pins 2 to 3.
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4.1.1
Feature Setting Jumpers
The evaluation board provides jumpers to allow easy setting of strap in configurations for the
KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL. Table 1 describes the jumpers and their functionalities.
Table 1: Feature Setting Jumpers
JUMPER
KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL
SIGNAL
JP3
JP25
JP21
JP78
SPIQ
P2LED0
P2LED1
FXSD1
JP77
FXSD2
JP2
PWRDN
JP101
SPIQ (P1FFC)
JP102
SMRXDV3(P1DPX)
JP103
P1LED1(P1SPD)
JP104
P1LED0(P1ANEN)
JP201
SMRXD30(P2FFC)
JP202
SMRXD31(P2DPX)
JP203
SMRXD32(P2SPD)
JP204
SMRXD33(P2ANEN)
OPEN
CLOSED
SPI
EEPROM
EEPROM/SPI Setting. See Section 4.2 and 4.3
EEPROM/SPI Setting. See Section 4.2 and 4.3
Pins 1-2 closed : Disable FEF feature of FX.
Pins 5-6 closed : Force port 1 TX mode
For KSZ8863MLL/RLL, close 5-6 since this device
doesn’t support FX mode.
For KSZ8863FLL, open JP77
Pins 1-2 closed : Disable FEF feature of FX.
Pins 5-6 closed : Force port 1 TX mode
For KSZ8863MLL/RLL, close 5-6 since this device
doesn’t support FX mode.
For KSZ8863FLL, open JP77
Normal Operation
KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL
Chip Power Down
Pull Down = Disable
Pull Up(default) = Enable
Pull Down = Half Duplex
Pull Up(default) = Full Duplex
Pull Down = 10BT
Pull Up(default) = 100BT
Pull Down(default) = Disable
Pull Up = Enable
Pull Down = Disable
Pull Up(default) = Enable
Pull Down = Half Duplex
Pull Up(default) = Full Duplex
Pull Down = 10BT
Pull Up(default) = 100BT
Pull Down = Disable
Pull Up(default) = Enable
Note: JP101, JP102, JP103, JP201, JP202, JP203 are only valid if Auto-Negotiation is disabled.
The following table shows the recommended settings for the evaluation board reserved jumpers.
Table 2: Reserved Jumpers
JUMPER
JP79
JP27
Description
Recommended Setting
MDC_PHY,MDIO_PHY
P3 MII configuration
(For test only)
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JUMPER
JP30
JP11
4.2
Description
Recommended Setting
3.3V Biased of transformer
Center (For test only)
Power for Fiber Module.
(Port 2)
JP10
Power for Fiber Module.
(Port 1)
JP28
REFCLKO3 enable.
Open
KSZ8863MLL/RLL: Open For
KSZ8863FLL:
Close pin 1-2 for 3.3V Fiber
Module.
Close pin 3-2 for 5.0V Fiber
Module.
KSZ8863MLL/RLL: Open For
KSZ8863FLL:
Close pin 1-2 for 3.3V Fiber
Module.
Close pin 3-2 for 5.0V Fiber
Module.
KSZ8863MLL/FLL: Open
KSZ8863RLL:
Close pin 1-2: Enable REFCLKO
Close pin 2-3: Disable REFCLKO
I2C Master (EEPROM) Mode
The evaluation board has an EEPROM to allow the user to explore more extensive
capabilities of the KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL. The user can conveniently program the
EEPROM on board using the USB port from any computer with a WIN 2000/XP
environment and the Micrel provided software. This makes it easy for the user to
evaluate features like “broadcast storm protection” and “rate control”.
To prepare the KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL evaluation board for EEPROM configuration
follow these steps:
1. Install the Micrel Switch Configuration Software to your computer.
2. Set JP3, JP9, JP21, JP25, JP34 and JP35 as specified in Table 3 for EEPROM mode
configuration. Make sure that the EEPROM is installed on the board.
3. Connect the computer’s USB port to the KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL board with a
USB port cable.
4. There are two way to power up the evaluation board:
a). Connect the 5 VDC power supply to the KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL when JP400
pin1-2 is closed.
b). 5 VDC power source from the USB port when JP400 pin 2-3 is closed.
5. The KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL will power up in its default configuration if there is no
information in the EEPROM.
6. Click the software icon to invoke the software to program the desired settings into the
EEPROM. See the Micrel Switch Configuration Software User Guide for details.
7. Press the manual reset button. The KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL will reset and read the new
configuration in the EEPROM. After reset, the KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL is ready for normal
operation.
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Table 3: EEPROM Mode Settings
Jumper
4.3
Description
Setting
JP9
SPIQ
Closed
JP3
SCL_MDC_SW
Closed
JP34
SCL_MDC
Closed
JP35
SDA_MDIO
JP25
Serial Bus Config. (P2LED0)
Pins 2-3 closed
JP21
Serial Bus Config. (P2LED1)
Pins 2-3 closed
Closed
SPI Slave Mode
From SPI interface to the KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL, use a USB to SPI converter that
allows accessing all of the KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL features and registers. The user can
easily access the SPI interface using a computer connected to the evaluation board’s USB
port interface. Micrel provides a Windows 2000/XP based program for the user to
evaluate the KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL’s full feature set. In addition to all the registers
available via EEPROM programming, a host CPU connected to the
KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL’s SPI interface will be able to access all static MAC entries, the
VLAN table, dynamic MAC address table and the MIB counters.
To prepare the KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL evaluation board for SPI mode
configuration follow these steps:
1. Install the Micrel Switch Configuration Software on your computer.
2. Set JP3, JP9, JP21, JP25, JP34 and JP35 as specified in Table 4 for SPI mode
configuration.
Table 4: SPI Slave Mode Settings
Jumper
Description
Setting
JP9
SPIQ
Open
JP3
SCL_MDC_SW
Open
JP34
SCL_MDC
Closed
JP35
SDA_MDIO
Closed
JP25
Serial Bus Config. (P2LED0)
Pins 2-3 closed
JP21
Serial Bus Config. (P2LED1)
Pins 1-2 closed
3. Connect the computer’s USB port to the KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL board with a
USB port cable.
4. There are two way to power up the evaluation board:
a). Connect the 5 VDC power supply to the KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL when JP400
pin1-2 is closed.
b). 5 VDC power source from the USB port when JP400 pin 2-3 is closed.
5. The KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL will power up in its default configuration
6. Click the software icon to invoke the software to program the desired settings.
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See the Micrel Switch Configuration Software User Guide for details.
4.4
10/100 Ethernet PHY Ports (KSZ8863MLL/RLL)
There are two 10/100 Ethernet PHY ports on the KSZ8863MLL/RLL evaluation board. The ports
can be connected to an Ethernet traffic generator or analyzer via standard RJ-45 connectors
using CAT-5 cables. Each port can be used as either an uplink or downlink. Both ports support
auto MDI/MDI-X, eliminating the need for cross over cables.
4.5
100FX Fiber Port (KSZ8863FLL)
There are two 100FX PHY ports on the KSZ8863FLL evaluation board. The ports can be
connected to an Ethernet traffic generator or analyzer via fiber transceiver and fiber cable. The
fiber signal threshold can be set by register 192 bit 6(Port1) and bit 7(Port2). If the bits are 1, the
threshold will be set to 2.0V, Otherwise it is 1.25V.The resister R76 also need to be adjusted if
the FXSD signal value from the fiber module doesn’t meet the fiber signal threshold spec.
4.6
LED Indicators
There is one column of LED indicator for one column for port 2. The LED indicators are
programmable to three different modes. LED mode is selected through register 195 bit [5:4]
setting. The LED mode definitions are specified in Table 5. See Figure 1 for the LEDs’ orientation
on the KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL evaluation board.
Table 5: LED Modes
Register 195 Bit[5:4]
00
01
10
11
PxLED1 = Speed
PxLED1 = Active
PxLED1 = Duplex
PxLED1 = Duplex
PxLED0 = Link/Active
PxLED0 = Link
PxLED0 = Link/Active
PxLED0 = Link
The KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL evaluation board provides two LEDs (PxLED1, PxLED0) for each
PHY port.
The KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL evaluation board also has a power LED (D3) for the 3.3V power
supply. When D3 is lit, the board’s 3.3V power supply is “on”.
4.7
MII Port Configuration (KSZ8863MLL/FLL)
The evaluation board provides access to the KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL’s third MAC via the MII port
interfaces. The MAC can be configured to MII PHY mode and MII MAC mode via register 53 bit 7.
The default of the bit is 0 for MII PHY mode.
In MII PHY mode, the MII transmit and receive signals will be on J3, the male MII port connectors.
This mode is usually used to connect the KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL to an external MAC processor.
In MII MAC mode, the MII transmit and receive signals will be on J4, the female MII port
connector. This interface is normally used to connect the KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL to an external
PHY, for example the Micrel KSZ8041NL.
4.8
RMII Port Configuration (KSZ8863RLL)
In RMII interface, the 50MHz reference clock can be provide by the KSZ8863RLL or by the link
partner. When pin 1-2 of JP28 is closed, the reference clock will be output from REFCLKO on
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KSZ8863RLL. Register 198 bit[3] is used to select internal or external reference clock for the
KSZ8863RLL RMII interface. If pin 2-3 of JP28 is closed, the REFCLKO disable.
Table 6: RMII Clock Setting
5.0
Reg198[3]
EN_REFCLKO_3
Clock Source
Note
0
0
External 50MHz
OSC input to
REFCLKI_3
EN_REFCLKO_3 =
0 to Disable
REFCLKO_3 for
better EMI
0
1
REFCLKO_3
Output Is Feedback
to REFCLKI_3
EN_REFCLKO_3 =
1 to Enable
REFCLKO_3
1
1
Internal Clock
Source
REFCLKI_3 is
unconnected
EN_REFCLKO_3 =
1 to Enable
REFCLKO_3
1
0
Not suggest
Reference Documents
KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL Datasheet Rev. 1.1 (Contact Micrel for latest Datasheet)
KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL Evaluation Board Schematic Rev. 1.0 (Contact Micrel for latest
Schematic)
KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL Evaluation Board Gerber files
Micrel Switch Configuration Software User Guide
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